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Lionel Messi made certain no American soccer fan will ever overlook his entrance to the MLS.
Within the 94th minute of his Inter Miami debut in opposition to Liga MX’s Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup motion, Messi earned a free kick.
The worldwide star scored to steer Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory with the primary objective of his MLS profession.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReport
MESSI’S FIRST GOAL FOR INTER MIAMI AND IT’S A GAME-WINNER 🤯
WHAT A MOMENT
(through @MLS)
pic.twitter.com/SoF9dSrbDY
Main League Soccer @MLS
Leo Messi WALKS IT OFF. 🤯
An unreal ending to this #LeaguesCup2023 battle. pic.twitter.com/wJvFEjGWU5
The clutch game-winning tally earned reward from American sports activities stars watching the Inter Miami tilt, together with Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James.
Patrick Mahomes II @PatrickMahomes
Wild man! 🐐 https://t.co/4vVqasRreh
LeBron James @KingJames
INCREDIBLE!!!! 🐐 https://t.co/fEhhXSZRAx
The ending to the match was precisely the type of clutch play followers anticipated of Messi after they tuned in from world wide to look at the worldwide famous person’s Miami debut.
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 @ChaaliiyKay
LIONEL MESSI, THE GREATEST THERE IS. THE GREATEST THERE WAS. THE GREATEST THERE EVER WILL BE.
GOAT!!!!
𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 @HeatvsHaters
What a storybook begin for Messi.
South Florida sports activities are on the rise 🫡
wheresrobthomas @wheresrobthomas
Messi scores the sport winner within the 93rd minute of his Miami debut, I assumed the Hollywood writers had been on strike?
JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa
It was written within the stars. Final minute Lionel Messi free kick to win it for Inter Miami. This was written.
𝐕𝔦𝔫 🇳🇱 @vinrmfc
Essentially the most anticipated debut ever and he delivers a objective that American soccer followers will always remember. Nonetheless in shock that Messi is within the MLS and he continues to provide magical moments. The best there has ever been. https://t.co/Fl5ZCcqc9C
𝐄𝐑 @ErlingRoIe
Messi scoring that final minute winner on his debut in America was written within the stars. One other footballing story added to his illustrate profession. The best footballer to grace the game 🐐
WONEST🏆🐐 @johanhonesty
THIS WHY MESSI THE GOAT #InterMiamiCF #Messi
CHAYO @phuckitschay
#Messi is poetry , first objective from a free kick . Nobody does it higher than the goat
The joy began 54 minutes into the Friday evening match.
Inter Miami followers had spent the complete first half of the sport ready for Messi to seem. The wait and the $1,300 tickets had been price it when Messi subbed in early within the second half.
B/R Soccer @brfootball
🚨 LEO MESSI MAKES HIS INTER MIAMI DEBUT 🚨
(through @MLS)pic.twitter.com/FNQ3mQfTxR
James and Serena Williams had been among the many celebrities watching Messi enter the match.
B/R Soccer @brfootball
The celebs had been all prepared for Messi’s second 📸 pic.twitter.com/CfYwhembWc
The gang already spent the primary half of the match chanting Messi’s identify. When he lastly stepped on the sector for the primary time, the noise at DRV PNK Stadium was deafening.
Zach Oliveri @Zach_Oliveri
If Messi scores a objective, I am certain we’ll hear the roar of the gang all the best way in Fort Myers. #InterMiamiCF
Messi (in his goat voice) @macallisterlfc
The gang cheering “Messi, Messi, Messi” is sufficient to make a grown man cry 😭❤️
Dani Joi🏳️🌈🇹🇹❤️🤍 @daniijayson
Goosebumps listening to the roar of the gang as Messi touches the ball #InterMiamiCF
Jose Wong @iAMwongatron
Each contact Messi will get, the gang goes wild! Precise goosebumps. MY GOAT!!!
Messi recorded his first two MLS photographs off assists from none apart from Sergio Busquets, who subbed in for his MLS debut alongside Messi within the 54th minute.
Messi spent 13 years taking part in alongside Busquets in Barcelona.
Ted @Ted_tweets2
Even after not taking part in collectively for a pair seasons, that #Messi𓃵 #Busquets connection is robust as ever. Poetry in movement.
Jesus Sanchez @jsanch_14
Messi and Busquets will completely dominate the MLS. They’re in a very totally different stage😅
Having seen Messi’s reference to Busquets and his game-winning objective, Inter Miami followers will go away Friday’s match completely happy. They are going to hope to see Messi play once more when the crew returns to motion on Tuesday with a Leagues Cup match in opposition to Atlanta United FC.
